Press apparatus and method utilizing same
US4026226A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D51/383
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inverted conversion press for producing easy-open metal container ends is provided, which combines the functions of end and tab presses. The press includes a tab forming station and an end forming station, disposed one beneath the other and rendered alternately operative by a vertically-reciprocable slide assembly. A method for producing an article, comprised of assembled workpieces, is also provided.
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